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Government publications, whether published in print or digital form, should include appropriate copyright and re-use statements. The inclusion of these statements confirms where ownership of the copyright rests and also facilitates the re-use of the information.

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Parliamentary papers copies are likely to be selected for preservation in The National Archives only if within assemblies including other unique papers, or if significantly annotated as part of the policy re/consideration process.

Find guidance on publishing for government organisations, including producing and publishing Command, House of Commons and un-numbered Act papers such as annual reports and accounts, policy papers, government responses and reviews.

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The National Archives has produced this guidance to help those working on official government publications. The aim is to promote a better understanding of standard publishing industry processes and practices that affect a documentâ€™s availability, accessibility, status and provenance at publication and afterwards.